Director Personnel Commission

Palmdale School District•Palmdale, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The job of Director Personnel Commission is done for the purpose/s of carrying out the procedures of the Merit System under the direction of the Personnel Commission and in cooperation with the district administration; conducting classification studies; directing all classified recruitment including leadership/management positions, and examination programs; filling district vacancies in classified services; administering a comprehensive personnel program for classified employees; coordinating employee appeals; proposing personnel policies and procedures; and providing information and serving as a resource to others. This position reports to and receives direction from the Personnel Commission.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a recognized accredited college/university in personnel management, human resources, public/business administration, or a related field; OR, the ability to demonstrate the necessary skills for successful job performance (e.g. a minimum of five years at the Analyst level).
Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibilities is required.
Three (3) years of professional-level experience in a K-8 school district setting, with one (1) year at an analyst level with supervisory experience preferred.
A valid driver's license and the availability of private transportation or ability to provide transportation between job sites is required.
Ability to be covered under the District property/liability insurance.
Applications must complete all required fields of the application and provide a copy of the following documents , preferably in .pdf format, for attachment to the application: Introductory Cover Letter, Resume, Two (2) Current Letters of Recommendation, preferably on company letterhead; must be dated and signed by the author. (outdated letters will not be accepted. Proof of Education - Official transcript, if applicable, from accredited college/university to confirm degree awarded and date conferred. References - Contact details for two (2) professional references, distinct from those who composed letters of recommendation. (contact details for relatives will not be considered)
Completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement for the position. Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional agency recognized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing .

Nice To Haves

Completion of specialized training courses in the Merit System, test development, management and administration, or other related training is desirable.

Responsibilities

Administers the personnel program for the classified service of the Merit System (e.g. Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations; Education Code; etc.) for the purpose of conforming to relevant laws, contracts and agreements, and district policies.
Serves as Secretary to the Personnel Commission (e.g. overseeing the preparation/ maintenance of meeting agendas, minutes, budgets, reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing accurate and up-to-date information regarding all matters under the purview of the Personnel Commission.
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and seminars pertaining to the Merit System for the purpose of gathering information required to perform functions; represents Personnel Commission at Board of Education meetings.
Collaborates with internal and external personnel (e.g. Personnel Commission, District administration, other school districts, public agencies, community members, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
Conducts classification studies (e.g. duties, qualifications, salary, etc.) to develop and maintain a series of related jobs (e.g. job families), and determine whether or not the District policies, practices, and pay structure are effective or in need of adjustment; conducts field and desk audits.
Coordinates recruitment, competitive examinations, and personnel processes (e.g. advertising vacancies, recruitment, screening applicants, conducting interviews, testing, training, selection, hiring, etc.) for the purpose of filling openings with qualified personnel, and ensuring good personnel practices and compliance with the Merit System requirements.
Directs department operations, the maintenance of services and the implementation of new programs and/or processes for the purpose of providing services within established time frames, and in compliance with related requirements to Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations, Education Code, CSEA CBA, etc.
Coordinates appeal hearings in accordance with the Merit System principles, Education Code, and Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations for the purpose of affording appeal rights to classified employees.
Maintains documents, files, and records for the purpose of providing accurate information in compliance with regulatory requirements and established guidelines for recruiting, hiring, retaining, assigning and promoting classified personnel, and ensuring documentation of personnel processes are in compliance with established requirements.
Monitors a variety of activities (e.g. plans, budgets, funding requests, personnel processes, etc.) for the purpose of achieving goals and meeting target dates in compliance with established guidelines and requirements.
Approves personnel requisitions to add classified employees to District payroll in accordance with Merit System principles.
Performs supervisory functions (e.g. hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, providing professional development opportunities, etc.) for maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and ensuring department/program outcomes are achieved.
Prepares a wide variety of complex written materials (e.g. plans, budgets, funding requests, analyses, recommendations, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, issues, meeting compliance requirements, providing audit references, making presentations, and/or providing supporting materials for requested actions.
Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions for the purpose of providing direction for meeting the Personnel Commission's goals and objectives.
Researches information required to manage assignments including reviewing relevant policies, current practices, staffing requirements, financial resources, etc.; develops new programs/services, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements; securing general information for planning and/or responding to requests.
Responds to written and verbal inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources (e.g. staffing, conflicts in policies and regulations, community concerns, examination protests, etc.) for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a remediation plan to the Personnel Commission.
Serves as a resource, upon request, for the collective bargaining processes for the purpose of assisting district negotiation of labor agreements and ensuring compliance with Merit System principles.
Work independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; utilization of significant resources from other work units is routinely required to perform job functions.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.